Xbox just updated two classic Gamerpics for 2022
destructoid.comXbox has “reimagined” a pair of classic Xbox 360 Gamerpics for the modern era, and I was not prepared for all the memories these images would kick up. The team dropped a set of new avatars this week, and two of them — a bubble-gum punk with a beanie and a happy panda — should look familiar. Their roots go back to the early days of Gamerpics.
Who else used the bubble gum Gamerpic? ????♀️????♂️
Upgrade your profile with some reimagined Xbox 360 Gamerpics (and a few new additions), available on your Xbox dash. pic.twitter.com/GEysvf0SoN
— Xbox (@Xbox) June 14, 2022
At the risk of strolling too far down memory lane and collapsing into a pile of dust, it’s fun to think back on the original Xbox 360 Gamerpics — which profile pic did you use?
If you aren’t a digital avatar hoarder (or if it’s simply been way too long), here’s a refresher.
These Gamerpics were so pervasive, and I’m reeling. From the pink-haired cat girl, to the black skull with a flame backdrop, to the classic dog.jpg, these gamer pictures should be nostalgic for anyone who remembers the early blade-flipping days of Xbox 360.
As someone who has drifted away from the Xbox ecosystem in recent years, I haven’t thought about these profile pics in a long, long time, but the memories are rushing back. Xbox 360 was such a dominant force, and while I’ve largely gotten away from competitive online gaming in my 30s, I sure had some late nights with Xbox Live in the 360’s heyday.
I’m not sure if anyone will want to suddenly “upgrade” their gum-chewing guy or panda if they’ve held on after all these years, but if so, you can change your Xbox avatar in a browser over here. The reimagined classic Gamerpics should be at the top of the list.
As Reddit user ktsmith91 argues,
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